New York City Mayor Aims to Insure Thousands More Under Affordable Care Act

Officials say move would save city’s hospital system $40 million a year

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to enroll 50,000 people in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act by the end of next year, a move officials said would save the city’s cash-strapped hospital system $40 million a year.

President-elect Donald Trump and Republican leaders have vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Mr. de Blasio, a supporter of universal health care, said he believes growing enrollment will make that more difficult.